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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 - MAY 17, 2017 - VOLUME 21, NO.19
Signing Day at Temple City High School
DUSD to Host Special Olympics May 12
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fter dominating the high school circuit, Lady Rams Juliette Marini and Gabi Sicat are set to continue their athletic careers at four-year universities. The TCHS Athletic Department held a special mock signing
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event to congratulate the two seniors. Juliette Marini has signed on to play softball for the Lindenwood University Lynx. In addition to making her mark on the field, Marini plans to study biology at the school’s Bel-
leville campus in Illinois. The school’s athletics program is one of the largest in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). The Lady Lynx softball team competes in the American Midwest Conference and was in
fourth place entering the league championship tournament. Gabi Sicat will continue her water polo career at Santa Clara University. Sicat made headlines as
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For the second year in a row, DUSD will partner with the Special Olympics Southern California to host the the San Gabriel Valley Spring Games on Friday, May 12 at the Duarte High School Falcon Stadium. Along with 70 athletes from DUSD schools, over 400 students
from across the eastern San Gabriel Valley, including San Dimas, La Verne, Glendora, and non-public school students from Pasadena, will compete in a variety of track and field events like the softball throw, long jump, SEE PAGE 4
Azusa Unified Names STEM Instructor Donna Hawkins 2017-18 Teacher of the Year
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LASD Emergency Vehicle Stolen from Alhambra Dealership
n May 7, 2017, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a 2016 Dodge Charger belonging to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was stolen from the Alhambra Dodge dealership, located at 1100 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA. The vehicle has no exterior markings which would identify it as an emergency vehicle. However, it is equipped with an emergency light package which includes covert red, blue and white strobe lights. It is also equipped with a Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department radio. There were no weapons or other emergency equipment inside the vehicle. The 2016 Dodge Charger is a black fourdoor, with chrome factory wheels, bearing California license plate 7MRA998.
Alhambra Dodge dealership surveillance video shows an unknown, lone male suspect walk onto the service area, approach the Dodge Charger
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and drive it away. The Alhambra Police Department has set up a tip-line for anyone that may have information regarding this theft to call.
Callers may remain anonymous. The 24 hour tip-line is 626-308-4875. Anyone with information is also asked to contact Det. J. Ng at (626) 570-5187.
Azusa Unified School District named science and technology teacher Donna Hawkins as the 2017-18 Teacher of the Year for her encouragement, sincerity and knowledge, and being a skilled instructor who promotes critical thinking and collaborative learning with lively, multi-sensory class presentations. Praised by her colleagues as a shining star in the “Azusa galaxy,” Hawkins was honored by the District during its May 2 Board meeting. She was also named Slauson Mid-
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dle School’s teacher of the year. “Donna eloquently personifies the resourcefulness and dedication of Azusa Unified educators, bringing enthusiasm and generosity into her classroom and forging the special connection with her students that will transform them into life-long learners,” AUSD Superintendent Dr. Linda Kaminski said. “Congratulations to Donna on being honored by her peers as teacher of SEE PAGE 2